Chemical Engineering is that field of engineering that deals with the manufacturing of useful substances by chemical reaction and processing. It is sometimes said to be concerned with “big chemistry.’ Chemists discover new useful substances such as materials, and pharmaceuticals. Chemical Engineers take those discoveries and figure out ways to make them on an industrial basis in an economical and safe manner. To take a typical example: Chemists discovered nylon in the late 1930’s. Originally, they made milligram quantities. Chemical Engineers invent the processes to make millions of tons of it per year.
Chemical Engineering is one of the most broadly based disciplines in Engineering. Graduates of our program go on to employment in a wide range of industries ranging from Pharmaceuticals to Chip Manufacturers. For example, within those industries, our graduates practice as programmers, chemical plant designers, engineering salespersons, quality assurance experts, and, of course, managers. Our graduates also go to a variety of professional and graduate schools. Among others, we send students to law schools, medical schools, MBA programs, and accounting schools.
Our program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
In order to create the most flexible curriculum for our students, the chemical engineering department has created a set of pre-approved elective sequences, a concentration in Biochemical engineering, and programs especially designed for students interested in medical school.
In addition, the department has a BS/MS program that will enable a student to get a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in 5 years. We have active undergraduate research programs and a co-op program. Click here to learn more about these and other unique study options offered for students of the BSE program in Chemical Engineering.
To view a detailed undergraduate curriculum, please click here: Undergraduate Curriculum (PDF).
Check the registrar's Searchable Schedule of Classes for upcoming course offerings. (Links will open in a new browser window.)
Profiles of all Chemical Engineering Faculty are found here: Faculty, or for specific questions or concerns, contact your advisor, listed below.
Class Advisors, 2006-2007 Academic Year:
- Class of 2007 (Seniors)
- A-M — Thomas Zawodzinksi
A.W. Smith, Room 124A
tel: (216) 368-5547
taz5@cwru.edu
- N-Z — Dan Lacks
A.W. Smith, Room 133
tel: (216) 368-4238
djl15@cwru.edu
- Class of 2008 (Juniors)
- A-M — Uziel Landau
A.W. Smith, Room 123
tel: (216) 368-4132
uxl@cwru.edu
- N-Z — Robert Edwards
A.W. Smith, Room 127
tel: (216) 368-4151
rve2@cwru.edu
- Class of 2009 (Sophomores)
- A-M — Harihara Baskaran
A.W. Smith, Room 111A
tel: (216) 368-1029
hxb35@cwru.edu
- N-Z — J. Adin Mann
A.W. Smith, Room 129
tel: (216) 368-4122
jam12@cwru.edu
- Class of 2009 (Declared Freshmen)
- A-M - Heidi Martin
A.W. Smith, Rm. 131
tel: (216) 368-3810
hbm@cwru.edu
- N-Z - Mohan Sankaran
A.W. Smiith Room 111B
tel: (216) 368-4589
rxs192@case.edu
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